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Nancy K. Brown Skin Dictionary letter C section
| cholagogues: |
substances used to help promote the flow and discharge of bile into the small intestine. Aids digestion and elimination. Others in this category include: barberry, goldenseal, wild yam and licorice. |
| comedogenic: |
will cause the plugging or clogging of skin duct or pore. |
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cranberry:
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latin: vaccinium macrocarpon - studies have shown that the proanthocyanidin bioflavonoids present in cranberry juice and extracts help improve urinary tract health by reducing the ability of bacteria to adhere to the mucosal lining of the bladder and urethra - thus reducing the ability of bacteria to cause infection.
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